Posts Tagged Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Golf – Glen Annie
Glen Annie GC. Waiting to tee of on the tantalizing 286 yard par 4 12th hole.
Today was an unexpected treat. Just last night I noticed that the Glen Annie course was designed by one of my favorite architects, Robert Muir Graves. I associate Graves’ layouts with wonderful integration of holes into the existing landscape, plans that allow for different strategies on many holes, and challenging but fair placement of bunkers and doglegged fairways. His courses are never boring or repetitious neither visually nor mentally. Your mind and eyes are constantly engaged. With a 125 slope rating, I was pleased to get around in 87. Would love to play this one again.
Santa Barbara beach
After our round of golf, Bill led me on a walk along the beach on an absolutely beautiful afternoon. ⇒ 11 photos
Santa Barbara Golf – Sandpiper
Today I played Sandpiper Golf Club with our Santa Barbara host, Bill Mandigo. Sandpiper features five picturesque holes overlooking the ocean that make for a very pleasant track. I shot a lackluster 94 due to 3-4 pesky holes including one quadruple bogey 8. ⇒handful of photos of the course.
Sandpiper GC, 18th tee and green.
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